1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
KMA 20 AUDIO PANEL KX 155 NAV/COMM KT 76A XPONDER EGT/CHT GARMIN 150 GPS ARTEX 406 ELT AUTOPILOT 406 ELT R/N 8257 WHEEL PANTS 4 PLACE INTERCOM
Description
1978 PIPER PA-28-181 ARCHER II, TT 3367, SMOH 1300 HRS ON 0-360-A4M TBO 2000, SPOH FIX PITCH, KMA 20 AUDIO PANEL KX 155 NAV/COMM, KT 76A XPONDER, EGT/CHT, GARMIN 150 GPS, WHEEL PANTS, 4 PLACE INTERCOM, ALWAYS HANGARD, NEW SIDE GLASSES, TOTAL FUEL 48 GAL, USEFUL LOAD 956 LBS, COMPRESSIONS 71,74,68,72, FRESH ANNUAL
Engine
SMOH: 1300 HRS ON 0-360-A4M TBO 2000 SPOH: FIX PITCH
Interior
INT: 8.5/10 BEIGE TWEED EXT: 8.5/10 WHITE WITH ORANGE AND BLACK STRIPES
Inspection
FRESH ANNUAL
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$119,000
|
Hawkesbury, QC, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active | |
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$119,047 *
£88,414
|
Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Jun 02, 2026 | 46 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,367 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,000.
The Archer cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 703 nm (1,302 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10.5 GPH (40 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $65/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Archer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $100,500–$129,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
